Denali’s Raven

Denali’s Raven

2017 · 9 min · Documentary

For Leighan Falley, Alaska is more than home - it’s a calling. Leighan spent years as a ski guide and climber on the Alaskan range. But after becoming a mother, she quit guiding and took to the skies as a mountain pilot, bringing her daughter along for the ride.

Directed by Renan Öztürk

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